Hi, I am a Bishop... we have a child of record baptism scheduled on a Saturday when myself and both my counselors will be out of town that day. We are not able to change the date due to the family's arrangements (that would easiest solution). Who can/should preside in this instance when no member of the Bishopric is available? Would it be OK/appropriate for me to ask my Elder's Quorum President to preside, since he holds Priesthood keys? Can a High Councilor preside, if asked/assigned by the stake presidency? Can a counselor in the stake presidency preside?

Just trying to determine what our options are for presiding. Thank you

thank you, yes, tracking for who I may ask to conduct the meeting... but not clear on who might preside in the event when no member of the Bishopric is able to preside. We got the conducting the meeting part covered... but seeking clarification on who else might preside when member of the Bishopric is not available. One of us needs to be on-hand during the execution of an ordinance... it's looking like none of us will.